Lakey Pipe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, coming to you live from the lineup. Let’s get into it.

The forecast is looking at Lakey Pipe (Lakai-Pipe) for the next couple of weeks. Right now, the water is sitting at a warm 81°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start. Tuesday afternoon, July 21st, has some swell on the way with a 6 ft SSW swell, but it’s coming in with a cross-off breeze from the SSE at 12 mph. The combined energy is moderate (1124), but the conditions are only marginal. It’s a bit of a wait for the real juice.

Wednesday morning, July 22nd, things settle a little. The swell drops to 4 ft from the SSW, but the wind is lighter from the SE at 9 mph, still cross-off. The energy drops (633), but it’s clean. Not a standout, but a good option for a paddle.

The real eye-opener starts to show up on July 31st, Friday morning. The swell is 3 ft from the SW, but the period is a very long 18 seconds. That’s groundswell energy, and it’s packing a punch with combined energy hitting 1227. The wind is light from the ESE at 9 mph, keeping things clean. This is the kind of day where the reef will start to really work. The conditions are excellent for experienced surfers, but it’s consistent and exposed to the SW – the optimum direction. Crowds are often here, so expect company.

But the standout? Without a doubt, it’s the first week of August. On August 2nd, Sunday morning, we’ve got a solid 7 ft SSW swell with a 16-second period. The energy is very strong (2151). Wind is light from the ESE at 9 mph, cross-off, and clean. This is a big one. The swell picks up to 8 ft on the Sunday afternoon, still with light winds. This is expert territory. Anything over 8 ft is for experts only, but this is right on the edge. Same goes for August 3rd with 7 ft, and August 5th with 7 ft from the SW. The energy on those days is massive (over 2000). This is a true run of strong, long-period groundswell.

For the first week of August, the morning sessions are the call. The winds are light and the swell is big and clean. This is about as good as it gets for the reef. Just be aware that with the long period and the size, it’s a paddling workout, but the waves will be well-shaped and have plenty of push.

There’s a small gap from July 27th to July 28th where the swell drops, but it’s short-lived. The second week of August is still looking good, with strong swells continuing through the 5th, but it’s a bit further out so keep an eye on the forecast.

Rusty out.

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